Henrietta Ann Janak, 52, of Hallettsville, passed away October 10, 2010. She was affectionately known as Henri, and was born on July 23, 1958 in Shiner, Texas, to the late Joe A. "Nehi" & Annie Chaloupka Janak. She was a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Henri was an amazing person. She stayed close in her religious faith and rarely showed weakness over her circumstance. She had an ageless beauty, in a physical sense as well as her soul. Everything she did had a graceful air about it; her movements, her voice & even her sense of humor. Henri was very supportive of her family, especially her nieces & nephews. She was an avid Sacred Heart Indian fan as well as a Dallas Cowboy fan.

Henri is survived by: 3 brothers, Charles Janak of Hallettsville, Randy Janak & wife Joy of El Campo, and Andrew Janak & wife Laurie of Hallettsville; 2 sisters, Martha Gold & husband Stephen of Moulton, and Elizabeth Schindler & husband Donald of Hallettsville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Henri was preceded in death by; her parents and brother George Janak.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 2 pm, Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosaries: 7 pm, Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; and 9:30 am, Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiate: Rev. John Peters. Pallbearers: Darren Gold, Jason Gold, Joey Janak, Jacob Roeling, Scott Niemeier, and Michael Moeller. Honorary Pallbearers: Lauren, Cassey, Jessica and Calen Janak; Cassandra, Jessica, Clayton and Bailey Schindler; Bradley and Derrick Berger, Barbara Janak, Debbie Jozwiak and Bobby Pavliska. Memorials (in lieu of flowers): donations to Sacred Heart Catholic School or the American Diabetes Association. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

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